The pendant lamp located in the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is a valuable heritage of the Turkic world and Islamic civilization, a fine example of metalworking art of the XVI century and a very important religious and spiritual artifact. This lamp is located in the central hall – Kazandyk, which is considered the heart of the mausoleum and hangs from the roof of the dome. The shape is made in the form of a jug suspended by a chain of three points on the side.The hinges at each end of the chain repeat the image of the mythological animals depicted on the knockers of the Kazandyk door. These chains were lifted up and attached to a round metal plate, and then attached to the dome ceiling through a loop. A historical inscription is artfully engraved on one side of the candlestick. The Persian translation of this inscription says: «Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is the Sultan of saints, a testimony of piety. Hajjaj ibn Waqqas Sairami presented this pendant lamp as a waqf to the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.» This inscription highlights not only the historical, but also the religious significance of the lamp.
The pendant lamp in the Mausoleum is not just a glowing instrument, it is a symbol of light, purity, hikmet and strength in Islamic knowledge. In medieval Islamic culture, light is recognized as the Hikmet of the Creator, the divine light. For this reason, the place and significance of this lamp in the mausoleum are exceptional. The candle in combination with the taykazan complements the artistic and spiritual integrity of the mausoleum space. It is known that Amir Temir built the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi not only as a mausoleum, but also as a religious and cultural center. Therefore, a pendant lamp is not only an architectural detail, but also a reflection of historical thought and spiritual depth.
Over the centuries, this lamp, along with the mausoleum, has been preserved and has become an integral part of the national cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. Despite the fact that many historical artifacts were destroyed during the Soviet era, the pendant lamp, without losing its power and dignity, became one of the most valuable elements of the mausoleum complex. Today, it is considered the eternal heritage of the nation as one of the highest historical and spiritual values of the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Aubakir Mollakanagat, Researcher